Bridge over the Isar 18th-19th century

Editor: This is "Bridge over the Isar" by Johann Georg von Dillis. It has a quiet, almost rustic quality. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Consider the rise of landscape art in the 19th century. Dillis, as court painter, was capturing Bavarian identity. How does this idealized, serene image of the Isar contribute to a constructed sense of place and belonging? Editor: So it's less about the real river and more about creating an idea of Bavaria? Curator: Precisely! And consider who this image was for, and the political implications of such imagery at the time. Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered. Thanks!